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Hansal Mehta vs Anupam Kher: Filmmaker says ‘name-calling was uncalled for’

Veteran actor Anupam Kher and filmmaker Hansal Mehta recently got into a heated argument on social media. After the demise of the former prime minister of the country, Dr. Manmohan Singh, journalist Vir Sanghvi talked about the 2019 film The Accidental Prime Minister, starring Anupam Kher. The journalist was seen criticizing the movie, and Hansal Mehta, who was the creative director of the movie, has now agreed with the POV. Later, when Hansal Mehta agreed with Vir's point of view, Anupam Kher lashed out at him, calling him a hypocrite. Now, Hansal Mehta has given an interview to clarify his side. While sharing the link to his interview, he called it his "detailed response" to Anupam Kher. ‘Name-calling was uncalled for’- Hansal Mehta In a conversation with Times of India, he mentioned that the name-calling was uncalled for and said, "Both of us are opinionated individuals and often have differing perspectives on things. What I found uncalled for was the name-calling. However, I refuse to be drawn into that. I also want to make this absolutely clear: I made a professional commitment to work on the film because the producer had supported my film, Shahid, during a time when I was struggling." He further continued and said, "I was willing to do whatever I could to assist him. I fulfilled that commitment to the best of my ability and within the limited capacity I was allowed by the film’s director and creative team. While I stand by my commitment, I also stand by my opinion of what the film ultimately turned out to be." He continued and said that he could have put out his opinion earlier, but the news of Manmohan Singh's demise reminded him of the film. "Perhaps I could have voiced that opinion earlier, but it was a chapter I had left behind—until I heard the news of Mr. Manmohan Singh’s passing. It’s unfortunate that my words shifted the focus away from what was meant to be a somber reflection on my error in judgment and instead led to abusive trolling," Mehta said. About the film The Accidental Prime Minister, starring Anupam Kher as Dr. Manmohan Singh, released in 2019. It was directed by Vijay Ratnakar Gutte and was based on the 2014 memoir of the same name by Sanjaya Baru.

29 December,2024 10:10 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Shah Rukh Khan and family in Jamnagar. Pic/Viral Bhayani

Shah Rukh Khan to ring in New Year 2025 in Jamnagar? Here's what we know

New Year 2025 is just around the corner, and just like that, 2024 is about to bid adieu. To welcome the new year in style, Shah Rukh Khan has landed in Jamnagar with his wife Gauri Khan and their son AbRam Khan. Earlier in the morning, the Khan family was snapped arriving in Mumbai after their quick getaway at Alibaug, where they were accompanied by Amitabh Bachchan's grandson and Suhana Khan's rumoured boyfriend, Agastya Nanda.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Viral Bhayani (@viralbhayani) Shah Rukh Khan & family reach Jamnagar After reaching Mumbai from Alibaug, the Khan family directly headed to Kalina airport to catch a flight for Jamnagar, where they are reportedly planning to ring in the new year. The paparazzi clicked Shah Rukh, Gauri Khan, and AbRam Khan at the airport after they landed in Jamnagar. While Shah Rukh Khan looked smart in a black t-shirt with grey cargo pants paired with a black hoodie, Gauri Khan was snapped exuding boss lady vibes as she wore black pants and layered them with a white top and a yellow blazer. Gauri and SRK were accompanied by their youngest son, AbRam, who was looking cute in a blue jersey and white shorts. Salman Khan’s birthday at Jamnagar Meanwhile, since the pre-wedding festivities of Anant Ambani and Radhika Ambani in Jamnagar, the place has become celebrities' favorite spot to enjoy their special day. Earlier on the 27th, Salman Khan, along with his family, reached Jamnagar to celebrate his 59th birthday. The grand bash was hosted by the Ambanis, who also made sure that Bhaijaan's day was as special as he is. The actor cut a multi-tier cake and was then seen enjoying fireworks. A few days back, Sara Ali Khan, Khushi Kapoor, Vedang Raina also reached the city to attend the pre-wedding festivities of Yash Singhal and Kresha Parekh. Orry was also seen along with them. Shah Rukh Khan’s work front: Coming to Shah Rukh Khan, he will next be seen in King alongside Suhana Khan and Abhishek Bachchan. Rumour has it that Suhana’s second film is inspired by the English-language French production Léon: The Professional (1994). It has been titled King. The original film revolves around a professional hitman who reluctantly takes in a twelve-year-old after her family is murdered by a corrupt official. The two form an unusual relationship as she becomes his protégée and learns to be like him. Director Sujoy Ghosh is adapting the revenge drama, with Shah Rukh Khan playing a role originally essayed by Jean Reno and Suhana stepping into Natalie Portman’s shoes.

29 December,2024 09:16 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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A fan distributes clothing worth Rs 6.35 lakhs to celebrate Salman Khan's b-day

Salman Khan is Bollywood's Bhaijaan, and fans love him to the extent that they can go to any lengths to celebrate their favourite's birthday. Salman Khan turned a year older on 27th December, and to celebrate his special day, a fan distributed packages of Being Human brand clothing worth Rs 6.35 lakhs. A video has now surfaced on social media showing a fan distributing packages of Being Human clothing to mark Salman Khan's special day. Being Human is a clothing brand owned by Salman Khan.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) Earlier, the clothing brand itself had announced a massive discount of about flat 50% on all merchandise between 25th–27th December. While announcing the grand sale on Bhaijaan's birthday, the official site posted, "Hai ka Budday hai, doston! Flat 50% OFF for every true-blue Salman fan – kyunki fandom ka asli swag Bhai ke saath hota hai! Lift the style, tag your gang, and celebrate Bhai’s birthday in ultimate swag! Offer ends today – grab it now!" A paparazzi account, while sharing info about the crazy fan, wrote, "Salman Khan fan from Rajasthan distributes Being Human clothes worth Rs 6.35 lacs to the needy to celebrate his idol’s birthday." While reacting to the video, several netizens dropped heartwarming comments. One wrote, "Jaisa Salman Khan waise hi unke fan." "Salman Bhai ke fan to bahut hai. Gift kam pad jaayenge," another one commented. A third fan wrote, "Very nice legendary work, keep it up bro." Meanwhile, one user said, "Salman Khan respect button." About Salman Khan's birthday celebration in Jamnagar Salman Khan celebrated his 59th birthday at his sister Arpita Khan’s residence on 26th December midnight. Later, the Khan parivaar jetted off to Jamnagar, Gujarat, for a grand celebration. The Khan parivaar, along with Bollywood’s Bhaijaan Salman, reached Jamnagar to celebrate his birthday, hosted by the Ambani family at Vantara. A video of Salman Khan cutting a huge cake with his niece Ayat, while the superstar’s mother Salma Khan, Helen, Arpita Khan Sharma, Aayush Sharma, and other loved ones sang the birthday song, has gone viral. Salman Khan’s work front Meanwhile, the teaser of Salman Khan’s new film Sikandar was supposed to be released yesterday, but due to the unfortunate demise of our ex-PM Dr. Manmohan Singh, the teaser reveal was postponed. The reveal happened today at around 4:05 PM. It showcased Bhaijaan in a never-before-seen avatar.

29 December,2024 06:50 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
In Pic: Shah Rukh Khan, Agastya Nanda and Suhana Khan. pic/Varinder Chawla

Shah Rukh Khan, Suhana along with rumoured beau Agastya Nanda return to Mumbai

Shah Rukh Khan, Gauri Khan, and their kids AbRam and Suhana Khan were snapped in the city today. The Khan family was accompanied by Suhana's rumoured boyfriend and Amitabh Bachchan and Jaya Bachchan's grandson Agastya Nanda. The Khan family, along with Agastya, went to Alibaug for a weekend getaway. After spending quality time together, everyone has returned to the bay ahead of the New Year.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Instant Bollywood (@instantbollywood) It was on December 29 that Shah Rukh Khan,and  Gauri, along with others, were snapped as they returned from Alibaug. The family was seen coming out of a speedboat as they made their way to their cars. One thing that surely stole everyone's heart was SRK's furry friend, who was in his arms. Furthermore, Suhana Khan and her rumoured boyfriend, Agastya Nanda, along with other friends, were also captured as they returned to the bay.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Manav Manglani (@manav.manglani) While Shah Rukh Khan looked dapper in a black T-shirt paired with an oversized hoodie, he was seen covering his face with the hoodie’s hat and was seen sporting matching cargo pants. Meanwhile, Gauri looked stunning in her boss-lady avatar as she wore a white shirt paired with a yellow blazer and black flared pants. Suhana Khan looked stylish in a crop top paired with denim jeans and white sneakers, while rumoured beau Agastya Nanda looked dapper in a black T-shirt paired with blue denim and a black cap.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Varinder Chawla (@varindertchawla) Agastya and Suhana’s debut film Agastya and Suhana made their acting debut with Zoya Akhtar’s directorial film The Archies, which also stars Boney Kapoor’s daughter Khushi Kapoor. The Archies follows the lives of Archie, Betty, Veronica, Jughead, Reggie, Ethel, and Dilton and takes audiences to the fictional hilly town of Riverdale. The film explores friendship, freedom, love, heartbreak, and rebellion. Dot, Mihir Ahuja, Vedang Raina, and Yuvraj Menda are also part of The Archies. Agastya and Suhana’s work front Meanwhile, on the work front, Agastya is set to star in the film Ikkis, alongside legendary actor Dharmendra and Jaideep Ahlawat. Ikkis is touted to be a war drama based on the life of Second Lieutenant Arun Khetarpal, who was posthumously awarded the Param Vir Chakra and lived an exemplary life. Helmed by Sriram Raghavan, the film is scheduled for release on January 10, 2025, under Dinesh Vijan’s Maddock Films. Suhana, on the other hand, will be seen in King, alongside her father Shah Rukh Khan and Agastya’s uncle Abhishek Bachchan.

29 December,2024 05:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Kriti Sanon and Kabir Bahia at Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's concert

Kriti Sanon enjoys Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's concert with rumoured beau Kabir Bahia

Kriti Sanon, who is rumoured to be dating businessman Kabir Bahia, was seen attending a concert with him last night, and the pictures and videos of them enjoying the night are now going viral. Kriti, along with her sister Nupur Sanon, actor Varun Sharma, and others, went to attend Rahat Fateh Ali Khan's live performance in Dubai. Nupur later took to Instagram and shared glimpses of their time out. In one video, the gang was seen singing Main Tenu Samjhawan Ki, and a snap shows everyone sitting on stage. While sharing that picture, Nupur attached a caption that read, "main 3 handsome men." Kriti Sanon & Kabir Bahia enjoy concert in Dubai Kriti, Nupur, and Kabir were also joined by the former captain of the Indian cricket team, Mahendra Singh Dhoni. In the pictures and videos that are going viral, Kriti can be seen slaying her look in a blue gown, while Kabir can be seen in a black shirt and matching pants. One picture has MS Dhoni looking dapper in beige pants paired with a black printed shirt.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by KanikaMahi (@msdhonijabrafan07) Recently, Kriti celebrated Christmas with Kabir and his family, and they were also joined by the Dhoni family. For the day, MSD turned into Santa Claus, and Kriti posed with him and shared the beautiful snap on her Instagram. Earlier this year, Kriti celebrated her birthday in Greece with her near and dear ones. She was accompanied by her sister Nupur Sanon, singer Stebin Ben, and Kabir Bahia, who is a UK-based businessman. Although Kriti was away from the paparazzi, pictures and videos of her from this private getaway surfaced on social media. Kriti Sanon took to her social media handle to share some pictures from her trip to Greece but avoided sharing a picture with Kabir. The pictures show Kriti wearing a black shrug, which is also worn by Kabir in one of the pictures he shared on his feed. So, who is Kabir Bahia? He is based in the UK and is the Managing Director at Worldwide Aviation and Tourism, as per his LinkedIn bio. He studied at Regent's University London, where he specialised in business, management, marketing, and related support services. Kabir completed his initial education at Millfield School in England. He is also a sports enthusiast and is well-connected with Indian cricketers like MS Dhoni, Krunal, and Hardik Pandya. His feed has pictures of him posing with the Indian cricketers. He was also part of Hardik and Natasa Stankovic's wedding, which took place in Udaipur last year.

29 December,2024 04:15 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Keerthy Suresh in an awkward interaction with paparazzi (pic/Instagram)

Keerthy Suresh corrects paparazzi for calling her 'Kriti' and 'Keerthy dosa'

Actress Keerthy Suresh recently made her Bollywood debut with the Christmas release Baby John. Keerthy is now setting her foot in the Hindi industry and trying to make a mark in front of Hindi-speaking audiences. She is currently in Mumbai promoting Baby John. However, her Mumbai visit had an awkward interaction with the paparazzi as they called her, "Keerthy Dosa". Keerthy Suresh's awkward paparazzi encounter in Mumbai On Thursday night, Keerthy stepped out wearing an elegant denim dress and posed for paps outside the venue. As the paps were asking her to pose, they mistakenly called her "Kriti". Keerthy immediately corrected them by saying, "Kriti" nahi "Keerthy".  While this could have been a genuine mistake. The matter worsened when some photographers jokingly called her, "dosa". They were calling her, "Keerthy Dosa". Keerthy was visibly annoyed. She set the record straight of tolerating no-nonsense. She promptly corrected them by saying, "Keerthy dosa nahi, Keerthy Suresh. Aur dosa mujhe pasand hai" (I am not Keerthy dosa, I am Keerthy Suresh. And I like dosa).           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by KEERTHY MY L❤VE😘 (@keerthy4uuu) Keerthy starred alongside Varun Dhawan, Wamiqa Gabbi, and Jackie Shroff in Baby John. Written by Atlee and directed by Kalees, the film is the first of Keerthy in Bollywood. The cast recently visited the set of Big Boss 18 to promote the film. Keerthy shared some pictures from the night.           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) Recently, Varun and Keerthy sent Christmas wishes to their fans with adorable photos in front of the Christmas tree. Keerthy captioned the post, Baby Meera & Baby John wish you a merry Christ-MASS "           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Keerthy Suresh (@keerthysureshofficial) Keerthy Suresh's remarkable works in the South Indian cinema Keerthy has well-established herself in Tamil and Telugu cinema with acclaimed performances in Ring Master (2014), Nenu Sailaja (2016), Remo (2016), and Bairavaa (2017). Her portrayal of Savitri in the film Mahanati earned her a National Award for Best Actress. Recently, Keerthy got married to her longtime boyfriend Antony Thattil. The couple got married on December 12 in a traditional Brahmin and Christian ceremony.

29 December,2024 03:12 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
Ravi Kishan (pic/Instagram)

Ravi Kishan recalls getting beaten up by father for portraying Sita in Ramleela

Actor and politician Ravi Kishan is a popular name in Hindi and Bhojpuri film industry. He revealed that he loved performing on stage from a very young age and once when he was still in his teens, he bagged the role of Goddess Sita in Ramleela but his father had brutally beaten him. Recently, Ravi Kishan opened up in a podcast and recalled that he was 14-15 when this incident happened. Ravi Kishan recalled an incident when he was thrashed by his father He shared that he would always participate in Ramleela, and this one time, he got lucky as he essayed the role of Goddess Sita. Kishan recalled, "I had taken my mother’s saree. I was rehearsing my role all day with a few more people. My father came to know about it and when I returned home he beat me up with a leather belt." He further said that he thought he would die that night, "I remember the way he whipped me, my skin had almost peeled off. It felt like he had decided to silence me that night." Ravi further revealed that the very same night, his mother handed him a note of Rs 500 and asked him to elope or his father would kill him. She thought he would not survive that night or the next day if he didn't run away. Ravi mentioned that he came to Mumbai in these situations and was barely 14-15. Ravi Kishan debuted with the 1992 film Pitambar and since then, there has been no looking back for him. He has acted in more than 100 films and series, both in Hindi and Bhojpuri. He is known as the biggest star of the Bhojpuri industry. Ravi Kishan's acting and political career He also entered politics in 2014 and contested general elections on a Congress ticket from Uttar Pradesh's Jaunpur constituency. In 2017, he left Congress to join the BJP and currently serves as a Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha, from Gorakhpur. He now balances both acting and politics. He was last seen in Rohit Shetty's multi-starrer copverse film Singham Again.

29 December,2024 01:56 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Watch: Athiya Shetty puts her baby bump on display at Melbourne Cricket Ground

Athiya Shetty and Anushka Sharma, who are currently stationed in Australia amid the ongoing Test series were spotted together at the iconic Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG). Athiya, who had been avoiding the Indian paparazzi ever since her pregnancy announcement with cricketer KL Rahul was spotted with her baby bump on display overseas.  Mom-to-be Athiya Shetty flaunts her baby bump In the video surfaced on social media, Athiya Shetty can be seen walking behind Anushka Sharma. She opted for a black and white striped full-sleeved top with a denim skirt. Her baby bump was quite evident in the clip. Anushka on the other hand kept it casual in grey trousers paired with a crisp white shirt. Watch the video below. Anushka and Athiya spotted at MCGbyu/anonymous_1721 inBollyBlindsNGossip Last month, Athiya and Rahul took to their respective Instagram handles and announced the pregnancy news. They dropped a note which read, "Our beautiful blessing is coming soon. 2025 (baby feet emojis)."           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Athiya Shetty (@athiyashetty) Athiya Shetty and KL Rahul’s relationship  KL Rahul and Athiya made their relationship official on Instagram in 2020, and since then, their social media accounts have been filled with lovey-dovey posts for each other.  They tied the knot on January 23, 2023, at Suniel Shetty's farmhouse in Khandala. The duo was in a relationship for three years before they got married. After tying the knot, in a joint post, the couple wrote, "'In your light, I learn how to love...' Today, with our most loved ones, we got married in the home that's given us immense joy and serenity. With a heart full of gratitude and love, we seek your blessings on this journey of togetherness." The wedding was an intimate affair attended by close friends, relatives, and family members.  Athiya Shetty’s acting career On the acting front, Athiya was last seen in ‘Motichoor Chaknachoor’ opposite Nawazuddin Siddiqui. The film is about a young NRI husband-obsessed bride and a desperate groom. Athiya played the role of Anita, an educated girl who is looking for a green card holder groom. Pushpinder, the eager-to-get-married boy, is settled in Dubai and follows his mother's instructions. The story is about how their life changes when the two get married.  Directed by Debamitra Biswal, and produced by Viacom18 Studios and Woodpecker Movies, the film was released in 2019. The film, shot extensively in Bhopal, also stars Navni Parihar and Abhishek Rawat.

29 December,2024 01:04 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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Watch: Sangeeta Bijlani reacts to rumours of her wedding cards with Salman Khan

Former Bollywood actress Sangeeta Bijlani will be seen as the guest on Indian Idol 15. A promo from the show has been unveiled on social media which touches upon her relationship with superstar Salman Khan. In the clip, a contestant is seen asking Sangeeta about the rumours of hers and Salman’s wedding cards being printed. Judge Vishal Dadlani who seemed shocked by the question further asks Sangeeta to reveal the story. She says, “Jhoot toh nahi tha (It wasn’t a lie).” The clip ends there. Watch the video below.            View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Sony Entertainment Television (@sonytvofficial) Sangeeta Bijlani and Salman Khan’s relationship  Sangeeta and Salman reportedly began dating in 1986, sharing a serious relationship that lasted eight years. Their bond was so strong that they even made plans to marry, with wedding invitations reportedly printed. However, their love story took an unexpected turn when the wedding was called off just a month before the big day. In an interview with Shubhankar Mishra, Salman’s ex-girlfriend Somy Ali revealed: “The wedding cards were printed, but Sangeeta caught Salman red-handed in my apartment. What Salman did to Sangeeta, the same happened to me. This is called karma; when I grew up a little, I understood it.” In November 1996, Bijlani married cricketer Mohammed Azharuddin in Mumbai. The marriage ended in a divorce in 2010. Sangeeta Bijlani’s work front Sangeeta Bijlani, crowned Miss India in 1980, rose to fame as a model and actress in the 1980s and 1990s, earning recognition for her roles in films like Tridev and Yodha. Her last Bollywood film was Jagannath, released in 1996. It stars Shatrughan Sinha, Mukesh Khanna, and Ronit Roy. The film was directed by Shibu Mitra and told the story of a poor village blacksmith who kills a rich villager after he is left free for killing his son. Last year, Sangeeta launched her YouTube channel, Sangeeta's Secrets. Speaking about it, she said, “Through this beautiful journey of life, I have learned how to be happy, healthy, and stress-free. I want to share all that I’ve learned with my followers and take them through my experiences, whether it’s fitness, beauty—which I call inner beauty—spirituality, or general health and wellness.”

29 December,2024 12:27 PM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
A still from Anuja

Guneet Monga on raising funds for Anuja after it was shortlisted for Oscars 2025

Guneet Monga Kapoor couldn’t have asked for a better end to 2024. Last week, Anuja, a short film on which she serves as the executive producer, made it to the Oscars 2025 shortlist for Best Live Action Short Film. Adam J Graves’ directorial venture explores the harsh reality of child labour in New Delhi. Recalling their association with the project, Achin Jain, Monga’s business partner, starts, “Anuja is not something we greenlit. Adam and Suchitra [Mattai] are first-time filmmakers, and they reached out to us ki ab kahan jayein.” That is where Monga and Jain stepped in. As executive producers, they raised money and drove the publicity campaign. Monga says, “There was a lot of fundraising, much more than the budget of the film.” But she understands that the bigger journey starts now. How does Monga, who has two Academy wins to her name, plan to ensure the short film earns a place in the nominations? “Now that it’s shortlisted, we’re working on its future. From 9 pm to 12.30 am, and in the mornings, from 5 am to 9 am, I am making calls, talking to people, pushing Anuja, writing to people, [figuring] the next layer of funding and how we can take it forward, figuring out distribution and which platform to take it to. All our years of experience comes handy on the journey of a short film. We’re really pushing forward to get to the next round. [We’re keeping our] fingers crossed that we get to the nomination.” Guneet Monga Kapoor and Achin Jain The year 2024 was unbelievable for her. We tell her she has a surplus problem between the Oscar shortlist, Yo Yo Honey Singh: Famous, her latest documentary on Honey Singh and the love she garnered earlier in the year for Kill. “Both Kill and Gyaarah Gyaarah have been so rewarding. They were our big projects this year. With Kill, we just wanted to make an extreme action film. You get these comments along the way: ‘Kaun dekhega? Kaise karenge?’ But we stuck to making it in its purest form. Be it The Lunchbox [2013], Masaan [2015], or The Elephant Whisperers [2022], the idea is just to tell the best story.” Now, they are looking ahead with confidence and hope. Their next is a film with Ayushmann Khurrana and Sara Ali Khan. Monga says, “We will make a big announcement in January too. India is back with single producers, the producers who have stood the test of time. It’s the time [for] producers to take the call and have faith in their vision. I genuinely feel producers’ work is underestimated here. But now is the time for producers to resurface.”

29 December,2024 11:08 AM IST | Mumbai | Mohar Basu
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Akshay Kumar shares hilarious video to wish wife Twinkle Khanna on her birthday

Former actress and celebrated author Twinkle Khanna, who celebrates her birthday on December 29, received an adorable yet hilarious wish from her husband and Bollywood superstar Akshay Kumar. Interestingly, Twinkle shares her birthday with her father and late actor Rajesh Khanna. Akshay took to Instagram and posted a meme-style video on his wife’s special day.  Akshay Kumar’s hilarious birthday wish for Twinkle Khanna Akshay Kumar posted a video with the text “What everyone thinks my wife is life Vs what she’s really like”. It shows Twinkle reading a book in the golden hour surrounded by serenity and later dancing like nobody’s watching with the song ‘O Tina O Tina’ by Johal Premi. For those unversed, Twinkle’s real name is Tina. Akshay wrote in the caption, “Happy Birthday, Tina. You’re not just a sport; you’re the whole game. I’ve learned so much from you—how to laugh until my stomach hurts (and you’re almost always the reason for it), how to sing my heart out when a favorite song plays on the radio, and how to dance just because I feel like. Tere varga sach mein hor koi na.”           View this post on Instagram                       A post shared by Akshay Kumar (@akshaykumar) Akshay and Twinkle have been married for 24 years. They have a son Aarav, and daughter Nitara. Twinkle is the late superstar Rajesh Khanna and veteran actor Dimple Kapadia's elder daughter.  Twinkle quit acting in 2001 after starring in a string of films. She ventured into writing in 2015, releasing her first book 'Mrs Funnybones'. She wrote another book comprising an anthology of stories titled 'The Legend Of Lakshmi Prasad' in 2017 and followed it with another book titled 'Pyjamas Are Forgiving', which came out the following year. Akshay Kumar’s acting front  Akshay Kumar has the fifth installment of his hit comedy franchise 'Housefull' in the pipeline. Helmed by Tarun Mansukhani, Housefull 5 will be released in theatres on June 6, 2025. The film is backed by Sajid Nadiadwala. Housefull 5 marks the first-ever franchise film in Indian Cinema to have five installments. The cast also includes Abhishek Bachchan, Jacqueliene Fernandez, Sanjay Dutt, Jackie Shroff, Riteish Deshmukh, Fardeen Khan, Sonam Bajwa, Nargis Fakhri, Chitrangda Singh, Nana Patekar, Chunky Panday, Dino Morea, and Johnny Lever. Besides that, he has 'Welcome to the Jungle' and ‘Skyforce’. Akshay will also make his Telugu debut with Vishnu Manchu-starrer ‘Kannappa'. He will be seen sharing screen space with Prabhas, and Mohanlal.

29 December,2024 10:56 AM IST | Mumbai | mid-day online correspondent
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